Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 427 Jasper is Returning

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Chapter 427 Jasper is Returning

Leonard left the ward without a second glance, showing no sign of attachment. That was always his way-he left the negotiation pressure on his opponents.

At that moment, I was no longer his lover or even a friend. I was just another adversary.

Alisa rushed in as soon as Leonard walked out. She studied me from head to toe before finally breathing a sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness you're okay! You have no idea how worried I was. Eva, you can't be alone with him again. He's dangerous now. Leonard isn't the same man you used to know. You need to be careful from now on, okay?"

She helped me settle back into bed, rattling off warnings for what felt like an eternity. It was clear that she was fed up with Leonard. I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought that she once tried to flirt with him.

But Leonard's earlier words lingered in my mind, and I couldn't shake them off. I suddenly turned to her. "Is Jasper coming back?" Alisa paused for a moment, then shook her head. "He shouldn't be. He owes a lot of money, and they won't let him come back.". As she spoke, she avoided my gaze, her expression guilty. Then, she looked at me in disbelief.

"What did Leonard say to you? Don't listen to him!" She seemed to realize why I asked, and her eyes showed a hint of panic.

But I knew what Leonard said had to be true. It seemed he had already found Alisa and might even be bringing Jasper back. If that happened, chaos would surely ensue on Alisa's side.

I had little left to lose, but I cared deeply about Alisa, my only remaining family member in the Greens. I could find new friends, but I couldn't let someone use my loved ones as leverage against me forever.

If Alisa lost her company, I would carry that guilt for the rest of my life.

Leonard knew I valued my family heavily, so he was using that against me. A bitter smile crept onto my lips. He knew me far too well, making every blow hit home. "Jasper has contacted you, hasn't he? Did he ask for money, or did he mention anything about returning and taking over the company? What did he say?"

I looked at Alisa, who simply pouted and told me not to get involved. Suddenly, her phone rang. Seeing it was from the company, she answered it immediately.

The lawyer's anxious voice came through. "Ms. Green, your brother, Jasper, just contacted me. He's requesting to split the assets. He's still in Manovia and plans to return soon. What should we do?"

Alisa's expression changed several times, but she couldn't find the words. She glanced at me, and just as she was about to leave with her phone, I snatched it from her.

"Stall him. Don't let him come back. Just tell him we're handling the paperwork."

The lawyer hesitated for a moment. He must have recognized my voice a moment later as he quickly agreed before hanging up.

Alisa took her phone back, looking alarmed. "Eva, I'm warning you-just rest and don't get involved in this."

"Listen, we're family for a reason. I must involve myself." I gently held her hand, shaking it slightly. "You said it yourself-we're all we have left, right? Don't worry, I won't abandon you."

"I don't need you to worry about this!" Alisa glared at me, her anger fading as she quickly embraced me.

"Eva, Jasper's my brother, and Keenan's my dad. They don't give a shit about me. It's really just the two of us now. Don't think about this. Trust me, I can handle it."

I didn't push the issue further; I merely patted her hand reassuringly.

But I was determined-I had to get involved.

If Leonard got involved, Alisa wouldn't be able to handle the situation alone.